Are DSG Jerky in 1st Gear and prone to Failure ?

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Isn't that referring to the same gear box? An 8 speed which is the 7speed DSG but they include reverse when counting gears so call it an 8 speed?

No, in Canada, USA and other countries they get an 8 speed auto with torque converter

Tiguan Gear Box options - see 2nd Generation Transmission section: Volkswagen Tiguan - Wikipedia

"For North America, a 2.0 liter TSI four cylinder gasoline engine is mated with an eight speed Torque Converter automatic transmission.

* 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with sport mode and Tiptronic function
* 8-speed Torque Converter with sport mode and Tiptronic function"

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